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Why Teach For Ghana?
For decades in Ghana, children's economic background has determined their educational outcomes and, therefore, their prospects in life. Today, children from the poorest families do not achieve at the same rate as their wealthier peers. We exist to change that narrative.
We know that great teaching has the power to break the link between wealth and educational success. Our challenge is to provide a transformational education that fundamentally alters a child's academic prospects, not just in a single school but across all regions. We are building a movement of solution-driven leaders to expand educational opportunity to all children in Ghana.
We recruit and train Ghana's most promising leaders to teach for two years in underserved rural communities. Throughout the Fellowship, we provide intensive training, support and career development that will help leaders increase their impact both in the classroom and beyond, leading to opportunities in a wide range of fields and connection to a global network of Fellowship alumni. Some of our Fellows will remain in the education sector after the fellowship and many will go on to become influential figures in other private and public sectors. Fellows from across India, America, UK and Nepal have gone on to lead at Goldman Sachs, The World Bank, become CEOs, school principals and parliamentarians.
Whatever our Fellows go on to achieve beyond the two years, the opportunities and support they receive during the Fellowship will allow them to transform their classrooms and lead change in Ghana.
Fellows stand to gain the following:
- An opportunity to mold Ghana's future
- Extensive leadership training
- A full-time paid position
- Fulfillment of National Service requirement
- Job and internship opportunities during and post Fellowship
- Credit towards teacher certification
- Access to a Global Network of Teach For All partner Fellows and Alumni


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This is the amplicon context sequence in accordance with the minimum information for the publication of real-time quantitative PCR experiements (MIQE) guidelines. For more details, please refer to the following publication, "Primer Sequence Disclosure: A Clarification of the MIQE Guidelines."
ddPCR™ probe assay designed for mutation detection. Probe assays consist of unlabeled PCR primers and a dual labeled fluorescent probe.
Info: 70nt amplicon; crosses exon-intron junction
Assay Information
Gene Information
The ABL1 protooncogene encodes a cytoplasmic and nuclear protein tyrosine kinase that has been implicated in processes of cell differentiation cell division cell adhesion and stress response. Activity of c-Abl protein is negatively regulated by its SH3 domain and deletion of the SH3 domain turns ABL1 into an oncogene. The t(9;22) translocation results in the head-to-tail fusion of the BCR (MIM:151410) and ABL1 genes present in many cases of chronic myelogeneous leukemia. The DNA-binding activity of the ubiquitously expressed ABL1 tyrosine kinase is regulated by CDC2-mediated phosphorylation suggesting a cell cycle function for ABL1. The ABL1 gene is expressed as either a 6- or 7-kb mRNA transcript with alternatively spliced first exons spliced to the common exons 2-11. [provided by RefSeq Jul 2008]
Products used to generate validation data:
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Dilution series of mutant DNA in ~40,000 copies of wild-type DNA background. Technical replicates are offset for visualization.
ddPCR Amplitude Scatter Plot (wild type + mutant)
Single-well data for mutant DNA spiked into wild-type DNA (~0.1%). Mutation assay (FAM, Channel 1) was duplexed with the corresponding wild-type reference assay (HEX, Channel 2).
ddPCR Amplitude Scatter Plot (wild type)
Single-well data for wild-type DNA (no mutant). Mutation assay (FAM, Channel 1) was duplexed with the corresponding wild-type reference assay (HEX, Channel 2).


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Is Netflix DNS a real thing?
Not long ago I discovered that lots of people search Google for keywords such as: Netflix DNS and American Netflix DNS codes. What is that? Does it exist?
To be honest I do believe that such a thing as a DNS to watch Netflix does exit, but if we speak about something called Netflix DNS, that does not exist. Because Netflix does not have its own DNS servers, instead we can enjoy their services using the DNS servers provided by our Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Well, in their Android application they did add a DNS override forcing their users to use the Google Domain Name Server, but if we speak of Netflix DNS then I can say that there is no such thing. But, what are the people searching for this phrase in Google looking for then? I think I have the answer. They want to watch American Netflix and change Netflix regions using what they call a Netlix DNS. Does such a thing exist?
Is there a DNS for Netflix which lets me change my Netflix region?
[stbpro id="alert"]This does not work anymore. If you want to gain access to a different Netflix region, visit netflix.fromabroad.org and follow the instructions there.[/stbpro]
If you want to get access to a DNS or a DNS provider that will let you change your Netflix region and thus make it possible for you to watch other Netflix regions at your present location, then that is something that can be done. There are several so called SmartDNS providers out there on the market offering you their services, and even though this is not a so called Netflix DNS, it is still a DNS service that will open up Netflix to you.
My favorite so called SmartDNS provider which will not only unblock Netflix for you, but also give you access to lots of TV stations all around the globe is Unlocator.
If you visit their website you can sign up for their services which is free to try for seven days. They will give you detailed information on their website on how you can setup their DNS services on your computer or on some other device, and once you have it up and running you can rejoice because you will have access to more than 30 Netflix regions at once, including American Netflix.
[stbpro id="alert"]This does not work anymore. If you want to gain access to a different Netflix region, visit netflix.fromabroad.org and follow the instructions there.[/stbpro]
Is that what you meant when you looked for Netflix DNS?
I have a feeling this was the information you were looking for as you search Bing or maybe Google for information on the topic. Maybe you even wanted a free Netflix DNS, but let me tell you at once that you should skip that. If you find something that works for one day it will not work the second day, and you will simply use way to much energy and time to get it working. In addition I would never use a DNS server in whom I do not trust, because a DNS server can abuse your data that you transmit on the Internet and steal confidential information. Play safe instead and use Unlocator!


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The Laidlaw Schools Trust (LST) is a successful Multi-Academy Trust which was established on 24th May 2012. The new Trust developed from the single Excelsior Academy Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, which was formed on 8th March 2006. The financial statements of the Trust are available from the LST website.
Presently the Laidlaw Schools Trust has three academies:-
Excelsior Academy, which opened in September 2008 and is an All Age (3- 19) Academy.
Atkinson Road Primary Academy, a local and feeder Primary Academy for Excelsior Academy with two forms of entry for pupils aged 4 – 11 which joined the Laidlaw Schools Trust on 1st June 2012.
Thomas Walling, a local Primary Academy with two forms of entry for pupils aged 2-11 which joined the Laidlaw Schools Trust on 1st April 2014.
Academy 360 in Sunderland is the city's first all-through academy providing education for pupils aged from 4 to 16.
Westgate Hill Primary Academy has been at the heart of the Arthur's Hill community in Newcastle for 120 years, educating nearly 750 pupils from one of the UK's most ethnically diverse areas.
The Sunderland primary academy is home to 334 pupils aged between two and 11 drawn from the surrounding Pennywell, Highfield, Pallion and Ford Estate areas, with 34 staff teaching children from nursery years upwards.


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Being a renter -- while often easier than being a homeowner -- can feel like a trap sometimes. You can't do anything without your landlord's permission, and if you don't get his approval, then you don't have much recourse. You're just SOL, right?
But then the devil on your shoulder says, "Maybe we could just lie about it? They're never here. They won't even know!"
The problem is, they probably will know -- and it can have some serious repercussions. From the smallest of fibs to the biggest load of BS, we get to the root of the lies we tell -- and the consequences we might face.
The bluff
The lies can start early, even when you're just looking for a new place. You see an apartment. You want that apartment. So you think to yourself: Maybe I'll just boost my income a bit, or use my friend as a reference who can offer a good review.
It isn't a huge lie -- more like bluffing at a poker table. But unlike your poker night buddies, your landlord has the tools to tell if you're lying. Odds are good he'll run a background check, poke around Glassdoor for info on your job, and figure out that you're not actually making six figures a year.
The consequences: If you get caught, you're not getting the apartment. And if that isn't bad enough, you're also out the application fee, credit check fee, and anything else you paid upfront. Possibly worse, landlords talk. If this one happens to know lots of other landlords, they might just be mad enough to talk about it. Do you really want your options limited on other apartments just because you told a white lie with this one?
The fib
Fibs might not seem like a big deal at the time, but they have a habit of blowing up in your face. Say you know the toilet leaks every now and then, but you don't really want to deal with having your landlord in your apartment, so you tell him everything is fine. That is, until the leak turns into a downpour and floods the entire bathroom.
The landlord is going to wonder whether you knew about the problem beforehand, and while there isn't much he can do (you really can't get tossed out for not making a repair notification), you're not going to win any points either.
The consequences: "It will most likely mean the landlord will not be willing to bend on any items in the future. Where they may have been willing to waive late fees in the future with communication, this will be less likely," says Jon Ortner of Renters Warehouse. "It shows the tenant cannot be trusted, so more time will be spent monitoring that unit."
The lie by omission
Most lies by omission stem from not doing something in the lease. Sure, you're paying the rent and not burning the place down, but does that mean you have to do everything by the book? Do you really need to get your landlord's written permission to, say, install a dishwasher?
Yes. Yes, you do. Making changes to your landlord's property without getting permission is a lie by omission, and it could result in a fine.
The consequences: Most likely, you're going to shell out some coin to fix this situation.
"It will depend on how the lease is worded. There may be fines that are explicitly listed in the lease agreement," Ortner says. "Most likely in this instance, if a dishwasher was installed without permission the landlord would inspect the installation and assess if there was any damage done. If damage is found, the tenant can be billed directly."
Even if you don't do any damage, Ortner says the landlord could keep the new dishwasher when you move out (since it's now part of the property).
The bold-faced lie
There isn't really any way to sugarcoat it -- sometimes lies are just big, fat lies. Say, for example, you told your landlord you didn't have a pet, but you do in fact have a big, slobbery, 55-pound dog. That one could result in some serious consequences.
The consequences: Worst-case scenario: You'll lose your security deposit, or maybe even your apartment. At best, you might pay an added pet fee and maybe a monthly pet rent, but it isn't likely your landlord is going to take it well.
"In most cases the deposit will be forfeited due to the violation of having an animal when no pets were accounted for in the lease paperwork," Ortner says.
And you might just be saying sayonara to the apartment as well.
"They could also cancel the lease depending on the type of animal and how flexible the property owner is about animals," he says. (Which is a nice way of saying you'll get evicted, which will appear on your credit report for seven years.) So the next time you're looking for an apartment, the new landlord will know about it.
Moral of the story: It isn't easy to live under someone else's rules, but lying will get you nowhere.


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Now that summer is here, we get to enjoy some well-earned time outdoors. But with our favorite outdoor activities come some of our least favorite things: poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. The unpleasant rash that results from contact with these plants can turn any hiking excursion into an itchy nightmare. Experts say that the cause of this itching is an oil, urushiol. And while urushiol has many uses, once it touches the skin, your first goal is to avoid the itch.
According to the University of Chicago, the symptoms of exposure to these plants include itchiness, lesions and possibly blisters. Often, scratching the itch can make the symptoms worse by spreading them. During the two- to three-week period before the symptoms go away on their own, you'll need to find a source of relief that doesn't make your problems worse. Thankfully, these time-tested home remedies will soothe the pain and quicken the healing process.
1. Baking soda: Combine three teaspoons of baking soda and one teaspoon of water to make a paste. Apply the paste to the area, then let it dry and flake away. Additionally, you can make more of the solution, dip gauze pads in it, and apply to the affected area multiple times a day.
2. Dishwashing liquid: This can be your first line of defense against rash. Rub into the affected area and leave it there. Wash the rash with dishwashing liquid once a day. Experts recommend using this remedy for insect bites, as well.
3. Apple cider vinegar: This ever-useful cure-all can actually eliminate the poison. Take strips of brown paper bags, and dip them in the apple cider vinegar. Then, place the paper onto the skin.
4. Turmeric and lemon juice: Fans of natural remedies love to rave about this one. Combine turmeric and lemon juice in equal parts. Use a lime if a lemon isn't handy. Let this paste soak on the skin for 15 minutes.
5. Cucumber: Cucumbers aren't just for salads and spas. Save one or two to put their healing coolness to work. Either apply slices to the affected area or make a paste of mashed cucumber to soothe the skin.
6. Watermelon rind: Don't throw away the inedible rind next time you eat a watermelon; it makes a perfect natural compress for the skin. Next time you've got a case of poison oak, apply watermelon rind to the skin.
7. Oatmeal: Oatmeal is well known for its skincare applications. Along with being great for inflammation, oatmeal can help with poisonous rashes. You may use oatmeal in a cold compress, or you can even take a dip in a warm oatmeal bath.
8. Buttermilk: Buttermilk is perfect for soothing the worst blisters and general itchiness. Combine buttermilk, salt, and vinegar in equal parts, and apply to affected areas. As well as applying it cold, you may add warm water for even stronger relief.
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Roadkill Nights 2017 Was A Raucous Day Of Exhilarating Street Racing0
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Last weekend, Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge returned to the Motor City for a day full of high-octane drag racing on Woodward Avenue. It was the event's third straight year being hosted at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, but the first year that the event's organizers required applications from prospective racers rather than allocating spots on a first-come, first-serve basis.
That had the intended effect of making the field of competitors stronger, producing more entertaining racing for show-goers.
The weather held for most of the day on Saturday, and beside the hours of competitive drag racing in street-legal cars, spectators were treated to the debut of Pennzoil's latest riveting Dodge SRT mini film, starring the new Dodge Challenger SRT Demon; thrill rides in high-performance Charger, Challenger, and Viper models; and a blistering demonstration pass by NHRA pro Leah Pritchett in an 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster.
Unfortunately, the weather didn't hold for the entire day; rain interrupted the festivities briefly during the day, and washed out the "Final Five" shootout, forcing the organizers to select a "King of Woodward Avenue" based solely on qualifying times. The recipient of the honor this year was Gary Box of Cleveland, Ohio, whose supercharged Chevrolet Corvette C2 with a 522-cubic-inch V8 closed out the day as the only car there to run a sub-6-second eighth-mile. He achieved a 5.781-second pass, earning a cash prize of $10,000.
Being a Dodge-sponsored event, Roadkill Nights also gave $10,000 to the fastest Dodge at the event, which turned out to be a 1968 Dodge Dart with a 528-cubic-inch V8. The car belongs to one Lenny Melton, who drove all the way from Salisbury, North Carolina. It sprinted through the eighth-mile in 6.393 seconds.
Roadkill Nights officially kicked off the week of the famous Woodward Dream Cruise, which comes to Detroit this Friday and Saturday. You won't want to miss that.


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When you are sharing your favorite memories with your family and friends, Instagram can easily become your best friend. When you are posting a huge number of photos, but not getting enough likes, you are required to try out the following methods.
Use hash tags:
Categorize Photos with Keywords: Other Instagram users can easily discover your photos if you have categorized them properly. When you use more and more hash tags, it is more likely that the photos will be shared and viewed more.
Popular Hash tags: Try using popular hash tags like #Friday, #music, #coffee, #sports and whatever is relevant in your field.
Many Hash tags: For a single picture, you can use as many hash tags as possible. For example, when you are sharing a picture of cricket match between India and South Africa, you can use #cricket #onedaymatch #India #SouthAfrica. As many hash tags you are using, there is more possibility of gaining the likes.
Trendy: You must be updated with the latest trends to make your picture popular. You can also go to the communities where the likes can be exchanged. Some of them are #like4like or #likeforlike. Though every user will not revert back with likes, but you can collect pretty much in your own basket.
Right Photos at Right Target:
Combine Several Photos Into One: Using some app like Diptic, you can easily combine several pictures into a single frame. You can combine several photos of the same occasion or trip or can insert similar pictures in a single frame.
Right Photos: You cannot simply post photos of your lunch or empty beer bottle to gain the Instagram likes. Try posting good subject with high quality images. Most of the followers can get attracted to this kind of pictures. Never post similar kind of pictures in a single row. Try choosing the best one among the lot for the purpose of display.
Unique Nature: When you are posting some unusual photos with unique nature, people will love watching them.
Apply Filters:
Use Your Apps: You can use your mobile apps for making the pictures more attractive. Some of the popular picture apps are Pro-HDR, Pixlr-o-matic, and Camera+ etc.
Use Filters: Try using filters for customizing your pictures. X-Proll, Early Bird, Valencia etc are some of the popular filters. These filters can really provide a unique look to your pictures.
Community Minded:
Like To Get Likes: If you want to increase the number of likes, you must start liking the pictures in a random manner.
Search with People with More Following: You can like the pictures of the people who possess more following instead of more followers. If they can notice your pictures, it is more likely that they will start following you.
Create Links:
You can start linking your Facebook account with the Instagram so that your pictures can be exposed to a wider zone of audience.
Time Conscious:
Never Post on Weekends: The Instagram users may see your pictures on weekends but they will never admit by liking or following them as they will never want to prove that there are not better things to do in their weekends.
Right Time: You may have a collection of wonderful photos but it will go in vain if you post them in the middle of the night. Try posting them in the middle of the day when people want a break from the work or after the time of dinner.
You may use some other applications where it will automatically start liking the pictures of other Instagram users. If you do not like any picture, you can simply skip them.
Author Bio: Stuart Johnson is a well known Social Media expert. In this article, he is discussing several ways in which you can easily increase the Instagram likes.


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Joy is a flexible spirit
One of the greatest characteristics that a person can have is the ability to be flexible in any situation that life throws at them. Whether it be change to your job, your relationships, or the world itself, it is in being flexible that we find peace. The rigid mind cannot see all of the avenues to success and therefore gets bogged down in the stress of trying to "Be The Control" that creates.
Don't mistake being flexible with being molded into another's belief, however. Flexibility of the mind is a logical manner of seeing the world for what it is in that moment, and adapting yourself to find a new pathway to success. It is about seeing all of the angles regardless of the rough edges of life. Think about the last time that life threw you a curve ball that you weren't expecting. The rigid spirit sees the curve ball headed straight for their head and thinks, "I can't move because I had planned on being in this position." The flexible spirit sees the same curve ball and thinks, "I can stand anywhere and still hit the ball out of the park."
The joy lies in the realization of choice in any situation. When you think that you are stuck, you are. When you think that you have choices, you do. When you see no hope, there is none. When you see only hope, it abounds. It is a mindset that creates a reality. In fact, it is your mindset that creates your reality. If you desire joy, and I believe that most people do, then set your sights on your goals and realize that the path is not a straight one. It is rather an up and down, around, spin, dodge, jump, dart, and just keep moving kind of path. Your joy is out there as long as you keep your eyes fixed on it and not on the obstacles in the way.
Live with a flexible spirit and a flexible mind! Find your joy!
To Your Success,
Jody N Holland
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Jody Holland
Jody is a writer, motivational speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. He has been the keynote speaker at over 250 events around the world. Jody speaks more than 150 times per year at different programs, and he has given more than 10,000 speeches during his career.
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The bone marrow microenvironment (BMM) is the 'domicile' of hematopoietic stem cells, as well as of malignant processes that can develop there. Multiple and complex interactions with the BMM influence hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) physiology, but also the pathophysiology of hematological malignancies. Reciprocally, hematological malignancies alter the BMM, in order to render it more hospitable for malignant progression. In this Cell Science at a Glance article and accompanying poster, we highlight concepts of the normal and malignant hematopoietic stem cell niches. We present the intricacies of the BMM in malignancy and provide approaches for targeting the interactions between malignant cells and their BMM. This is done in an effort to augment existing treatment strategies in the future.
Competing interests
D.S.K. received research funding and consulting fees from Glycomimetics Inc. from 2014 until 2016. The other authors declare no competing interests.
This work was supported by the LOEWE Center for Cell and Gene Therapy Frankfurt (CGT) and institutional funds of the Georg-Speyer-Haus to D.S.K.
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text: I finally get a Wii this New Year... My parents found it interesting(first time they found gaming interesting within the last 6 years) and agreed to buy it for me. It's sadly out of stock everywhere, but I know a way to get it. Now I know for sure that I am getting Zelda, but I need one more game suggestion, preferably an FPS. Please list the cons and pros of Red Steel, FarCry, and Call of Duty 3, but please only use first-hand knowledge, the reviews on gaming websites dont help much. And if I missed any other FPS's, please tell me.


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Watch and learn how to improve your fishing for daytime swordfish using tactics and techniques perfected by sword fishing expert RJ Boyle. Success only comes from hard work, but knowing a few secrets can help push you over the top.
Holding nothing back, RJ Boyle takes over 2 hours to share in great detail must have tools and tackle, how his boat is setup, rigging components, top baits, how to recognize the bite and put fish on the deck. It's time to "Get Tight Suckas".
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When fishing for swordfish, the last thing between you and that swordfish is your bait, so it better be right. Who better to learn about daytime swordfish baits than the angler who has put more daytime swords in his boat, using rod and reel, than anyone else in the world, RJ Boyle.
With this 3 hour video, RJ Boyle reveals 7 of the most productive baits and how to expertly rig each of them. Learn how to rig the ladyfish, dolphin belly, silver mullet, tinker mackerel, Panama bait, double hooked squid and the bonito belly.
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The "In the Spread – Daytime Swordfishing" video showed you the basics of fishing for swordfish in the daytime. Join RJ Boyle and team as they show you bigger swordfish tactics. This is a much different ballgame. Big swordfish behavior can test the skills of even the most seasoned crew. The proficiency of the wheelman plays an even bigger roll with bigger swordfish. And when there are sharks in the water, there is no time to waste.
Join RJ Boyle and underground fishing legend John Bassett as they tangle with what RJ calls a roamer. Talk about fat tails! Learn the angling skills and boat handling prowess necessary to boat the bigger ones.
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For the sport fishing purest, record seekers or those that just want to be IGFA compliant, In the Spread brings you a video that details fishing for swordfish using the manual hand crank approach. It is not easy, but it is also not that difficult, if you know the basics.
Learn what you need to know in order to target and battle swordfish using the manual hand crank technique. Swordfish guru RJ Boyle takes you through every step of how to drop and deploy the bait using two rods, break the lead free and fight the fish to the boat. This is a must watch video for swordfish anglers.
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PUPILS from Lewis School in Pengam are turning into musical marvels.
Singer Chris Paul has joined the likes of Katherine Jenkins in being accepted into the National Youth Choir of Wales having previously attended the choir's training course in North Wales and was offered a place without audition.
He is currently studying for his AS Levels and is planning on going into higher education.
Eight Sixth Form and two first year students also competed in the Mid Somerset Festival in Bath recently.
Sixth Former Jac Jones won the Ainsley Cup after performing the pop song Hey Ya! by Outkast alongside Adam Vile on guitar.
"It is quite a prestigious award." said Miss Jenkins, Head of Music.
"They were up against 13 other 16 to 21-year-olds and won."
Lloyd Perry and Alex Stacey of Year 7 performed their hearts out to an acoustic version of Rhianna's hit Umbrella, raining on older groups' parade to take the Blues Band award.
There has also been success for trumpeter Jessica Mullins from Year 12 who has also been accepted into the Four Counties Youth Orchestra following a recent audition.
Jessica intends to go to university to study music and will continue to master her instrument.
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Inspired Fridays is a weekley meme hosted by my friends over @ INKK They love to showcase what inspires us...projects we have done, sweet libraries or book nooks, etc.
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Melissa Joan Hart has lost two dress sizes since starting her new diet.
The 'Melissa and Joey' actress - who gave birth to her third son Tucker McFadden in September and also shares four-year-old Braydon Hart and six-year-old Mason Walter with her husband Mark Wilkerson - already feels more confident but is eager to drop down to her pre-baby weight after signing up to be a spokesperson for weight-loss plan Nutrisystem.
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Arizona Workers Attacked by Swarming Bees
Three workers who were tearing down a closed restaurant building near Phoenix were attacked by a swarm of bees on April 6, officials said.
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Two other workers also were stung but did not require medical treatment, officials said.
With the warming springtime weather following a wetter-than-average winter across Arizona and the rest of the Southwest United States, fire crews and other authorities have been extra busy responding to bee-related calls, officials said. More blooming flowers and plants mean more bees will be attracted to pollinate them, officials said.
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The Benefits of Metal Roofs
Asphalt roofs are about as common a feature on Texas homes as brick exteriors and decorative metal stars. That's because asphalt is an affordable, functional, and durable roofing material. It's so common, in fact, that many people don't question it until it needs replacing—or until they've had it with high energy bills.
If your current roof needs to be replaced, or if you're building a new home and considering your options, you may want to think about the benefits of metal roofs. Home Improvement Leads discusses the benefits of metal roofs and why metal may be the best choice for your Texas home.
Energy Efficiency
The better you insulate your home, the more energy efficient it will be. This means your HVAC system will be free to work more effectively and ultimately save you money. This is especially helpful in the summer, when energy bills can skyrocket as your cooling system struggles to keep up with triple-digit temperatures.
Metal roofing with a reflective coating is considered a type of "cool roof," meaning it reflects sunlight and absorbs heat better than a standard roof. It helps reduce your home's cooling load and improve indoor comfort.
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As practical as metal is, practicality is far from its only strength. Metal coatings come in a wide range of colors and styles. Depending on which type you choose, metal can work for either a rustic, modernized farmhouse, or a contemporary aesthetic, functioning as a striking element of your home's design. Some of the most popular applications are corrugated steel, standing seam, and stone-coated steel.
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Every type of roof will wear and tear a bit after long exposure to the elements. But when it comes to metal, a simple recoat can keep it in tip-top shape. Clear debris every now and then with a pressure washer and you'll be all set.
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Be sure to thoroughly research your roofing material and coating options and look for an experienced contractor for the project. Poorly installed metal roofs can result in expensive repairs, while a properly installed metal roofs could potentially last an entire lifetime.


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The FUSION Dual Telemetry (DT) configuration offers a data transmission system that uses both FUSION EM and FUSION RP systems. The advanced surface talk down capabilities of the FUSION platform enables the operating mode of the system to be quickly changed from its baseline EM setting to dual transmission mode in which EM and rotary pulse are both operating.
Unlike standard piggyback applications in which the EM and pulse transmission systems each have directional and gamma ray survey points, FUSION DT has one survey point regardless of the transmission system being used. As a result, the survey data represents conditions at a consistent distance from the bit whether transmitted by mud pulse or EM.
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Tech N9ne (pronounced Tech Nine) is a prominent and prolific rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. His recording career began in 1996 when he released the single "Cloudy-Eyed Stroll/Mitch Bade." His first album, The Calm Before the Storm, dropped in 1999.
In 2008, Tech N9ne sold his one-millionth album. That number is significant since he reached the mark independently. Tech N9ne has since double that amount.
Despite being an "indie" artist, Tech N9ne has done quite well on the Billboard 200. Seven of his studio albums have cracked the top 20 and three have peaked inside the top ten.
His best chart performing works are 2011's All 6's and 7's and 2013's Something Else. Both went as high as number four on the main U.S. album charts.
Tech N9ne Studio Albums
The Calm Before the Storm (1999)
The Worst (2000)
Anghellic (2001)
Absolute Power (2002)
Everready (The Religion) (2006)
Misery Loves Kompany (2007)
Killer (2008)
Sickology 101 (2009)
The Gates Mixed Plate (2010)
All 6's and 7's (2011)
Welcome to Strangeland (2011)
Something Else (2013)
Strangeulation (2014)
Special Effects (2015)
Tech N9ne is the stage name of Aaron Dontez Yates. Yates was born Nov. 8, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri. Yates' early life was filled with hardships and tragedies. He never met his father. His mother was afflicted with epilepsy and lupus. Although he was no longer a child when it happened, in 2003, his childhood friend was murdered.
The misfortunes didn't dissuade Yates. Instead they inspired him and fueled his ambition to make it in the music industry.
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Yates received his stage name, taken from the TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun, from rapper Black Walt. He named Yates "Tech Nine" because of the rapid-fire way he delivered verses—the technique is also known as "chopper" style.


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Zurich asked us to create an attention grabbing internal campaign to communicate and reinforce the vital information security precautions their staff should be taking day to day.
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A key word from each security headline was then 'ripped' out of the sentence. These words appeared elsewhere on the creative, but in the arms of a human shadow to create the 'theft effect'.
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Here's the demo and lead sheet for Praise the Lord Who Lifts Up the Poor.
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Lie to Me: series debut
If this is Wednesday, and Lost has returned, what kinda balls does it take for another network to launch a new series directly opposite? And what chance does that new show hold against the greatest show of all time? Except even I, an islander to the end, realize that not everyone watches the J.J. Abrams series that began as a bunch of plane-crash survivors cast away on an island and has now become a maze of plots that fewer and fewer viewers are still loving.
And so — Mother, are you reading? — for those of you who find Lost too much, Fox has come to your rescue with a bandy little fighter of a show called Lie to Me, which debuts Wednesday at 9 p.m. on Fox and Global.
I was a bit put off by the gimmick of it all. Tim Roth (If I weren't hovering near 49, I would girlishly write OMG here, but I won't because I know it would be unbecoming) stars as Dr. Cal Lightman, a "deception expert" who, judging by the sleek offices of The Lightman Group, makes a tidy profit hiring out himself and his colleagues to police agencies and the like to expose liars. Pardon me; I stand corrected by Lightman's Gal Friday, Dr. Gillian Foster (Kelli Williams): "It's never whether someone's lying. It's why."
Ah, well then. Entirely different cup of … No. Still a gimmick, one that the Mentalist employs on a weekly basis and of which I tire (as well as Mentalist star Simon Baker's trying-too-hard smile).
But then a funny thing happened on the way to reaching for the DVD-player god-stick to hit eject/reject of the preview disc: some real character emerged and not just from one character.
Fox might have ordered this series because of its gimmick, which I'm sure Fox hopes will rival the gimmick of The Mentalist's I-used-to-pretend-to-be-a-psychic-but-I'm-still-observant-enough-that-I-know-when-you're-lying, but what Fox ended up with is a character that is more in the ballpark of the prickly but brilliant loner House. Lightman is brilliant and divorced and is hovered over by a daughter, briefly introduced, and Lightman's colleague Foster. The prickliness is not rammed down our throats. He's playing it close to the chest, but he gets in a good few clever bastard scenes, one of which will especially appeal to those poor Montrealers who engage daily in downtown parking wars.
Now, that's not to say the gimmickry is not too much. Yeah, I don't think I need to hear every little bit of deception philosophy. But if I can stomach the abundant unnecessary exposition from other crime shows (Hello? CSI series one and all? Are you listening?), I can tolerate this. And it's worth the effort.
Also worth sticking around for: the standard goofy colleague is, in this series, a deception expert who always states the truth and so greets the Lightman Group's new expert highly inappropriately, but it's kinda fun.
Kelli Williams as the Gal Friday has potential as well. She is Lightman's interpreter to those who would be put off by his bastardliness, though he frequently circumvents her efforts. There are early, clunky efforts to establish her as quirky (pudding? really?), but that burns off like so much carbon from the… whatever burns off the carbon in your car after it's been idle for too long.
Now if they can just stop with the repeated diving closeups of the clenching fists and the "micro expressions" of contempt and all that crap and stick to the basics of story and character.
But I'll still be watching Lost and DVRing this.
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Likened to being lost in the woods at night, Grandpa's Ghost (Ben Hanna, Bill Emerson, Jack Petracek) is interesting, intense and inspiring, but also alarming—especially for those who prefer the well-lit, clear-cut path of musical genres and three-minute radio-friendly singles.
For the adventurous, however, Grandpa's Ghost is the perfect companion through the musical wilderness. Not so much as a forest ranger who demands you follow, but rather as a trouble-making friend who dares you to come with them someplace you're not sure anyone has ever been before.
Founded in Pocahontas, Illinois, in 1995 by Ben and Bill, the band was originally known for its cow-punk, country/psych sound but over the course of 20+ years, has moved into more experimental terrain, collaborating with other musicians, filmmakers, writers, painters and performance artists.
In 2000, the band signed to Upland Records (a label run by former SST chief Joe Carducci and Black Flag/Descendents drummer Bill Stevenson) and released a trio of highly acclaimed albums with the Village Voice of New York describing them as "one of America's best bands." Also throughout the 2000s, the band worked with avant-garde underground filmmaker/visual artist James Fotopolous, a collaboration that culminated in the band providing the core music for his take on Alice in Wonderland in 2010.
On their forthcoming Transduction 2LP set, The Carnage Queen, the band is joined by special guest Tim Garrigan (Dazzling Killmen, You Fantastic!) - the album sees the Ghost returning to the roots of song-based psychedelia: blues, rock, country, free-jazz and folk.


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Music Director – Jack (Jin) Zhang
Mr. Jin Zhang is an associate composer of the Canadian Music Centre and received his first musical education at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China.
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Dr. Alexander Cannon is a conductor and trumpet player based in Vancouver, BC. Cannon joins the Vancouver Philharmonic as Assistant Conductor in the 2017/18 season.
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David Lynch essentially created prestige TV nearly 30 years ago, and last year returned to upend it.
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The Search for the Zone is a nightmare of '90s web design.
David Lynch offers an origin story for the evil that lurks underneath the surface.
Agent Cooper breaks free from the Black Lodge, and Wally Brando returns in the form of Michael Cera.
Listen to material from the upcoming third season.
The familiar faces have returned, but this isn't the same logging town you remember.
Chromatics' "Shadow" was the perfect fit.
How will David Lynch's masterpiece fare in a sea of ripoffs?
Upon the return of "Twin Peaks," the actor looks back on his career—and yes, he even reconsiders his role in "Showgirls."
David Lynch's partnership with Angelo Badalamentihas had a profound impact on television music and beyond.
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David Lynch's Gordon Cole is officially back.
Who's coming back, who's not, what it's about, and how many donuts will be on hand.
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Acas has issued new guidance on dress codes and appearance in the workplace.
It sets out the issues for employers to consider, rather than providing answers. Two of the areas it focuses on are tattoos and body piercings, and religious dress.
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Council sets tax request and levy for 2017-18
Following a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Gothenburg City Council has approved a resolution to adopt a budget for 2017-18, and set the final tax request and resulting levy.
The total budget of $18,398,761, including cash reserves of $2,330,173, carries a tax request of $703,555.90, the same as last fiscal year, based on a levy of .329455. The total levy includes the airport tax request of $101,228 ($70,000 for general operations and capital outlay, and $31,227.60 for loan payments) for a total levy of the city and airport of 0.376857. The total certified property valuation for the city for 2017-18 is $213,551,383.Following the budget hearing, the council also approved an additional 1 percent restricted funds authority. The FY17 restricted funds authority from last year was $2,381,209.14. There is a base limitation increase allowed of 2.5 percent, plus an additional 1 percent increase allowable by a vote of at least 75 percent of the City Council, which would allow a total increase of 3.5 percent, or $83,342.32. This would leave a total restricted fund authority of $2,464,551.46, which minus the budgeted restricted funds for FY18 of $2,131,705.90 leaves a total Unused Restricted Funds Authority of $332,845.56.
Another item of discussion on the Sept. 5 agenda was one that has previously come up before the council, particularly at this time of year. With truck traffic coming down Ave. D toward the elevator, a request had been made to redesign the corn er at Ave. D and 10th Street to make it easier for large trucks to turn that corner heading west.
Two different options for the corner were presented to the council which would eliminate some parking along the west side of Ave. D in front of the Pinpoint office. The total estimated cost for the intersection modification is $38,662.20. Both options would cut off a significant piece of the southeast corner of the property.
Due to harvest season getting underway soon, the Council did not feel like there is enough time to complete this project yet this year. The Council also had concerns about the cost involved and the precedent it might set with other properties. No action was taken on the matter.
In other business, the council:
• approved the second reading of a number of city ordinances which have just been updated to meet with new state standards
• approved the liquor license renewal for Nebraska Barn & Grill
• approved a pay request to Paulsen, Inc. for the street improvement project
• approved a resolution to adopt a hazard mitigation plan
• approved the annual contract for City Administrator Bruce Clymer.
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Level 6 Lesson 14 / "/ (slash)" or "and" / -(으)ㄹ 겸
안녕하세요! In this lesson, we will go over the expression -(으)ㄹ 겸 [-(eu)l gyeom] and how it is used. This expression can be used in place of a / (slash) or "and" when something or an action has a dual purpose or position. Let's study how to use this expression so you can speak more fluently in Korean!
Level 6 Lesson 13 / Word Builder 10
안녕하세요! Welcome to the 9th installment in the Word Builder series. In the Word Builder lessons, we introduce letters and words that work as building blocks of the Korean vocabulary. They are not necessarily all Hanja words based on Chinese characters, but many of them are. In this World Builder lesson, we will be looking at the word 과 [gwa]. We hope you enjoy the lesson!
Level 6 Lesson 12 / What do you mean? What does that mean? / 무슨 말이에요?
안녕하세요! In our previous lesson, 경은 and 현우 explained how to say "I mean…" in 4 different ways in Korean. Now that you know how to explain what you mean, how do you ask someone else what he/she means? Have no fear, that's why this lesson is here! Learn how to ask "what do you mean?", "what does that mean?", and "what's that supposed to mean?" by downloading the PDF and audio file!
Level 6 Lesson 11 / I mean… / 그러니까, 제 말 뜻은, -라고요, 말이에요
Welcome to Lesson 11 of Level 6 of Talk To Me In Korean! Just like there are different ways of expression "I mean…" in English, there are just as many ways in Korean. However, in this lesson, 경은 and 현우 will be breaking down the 4 most common ways to say "I mean…" in Korean.


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Dr. Sean MacBlain
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Following a career teaching children with special educational needs, Sean worked as an educational psychologist both in England and Northern Ireland and for a number of years was Lead Tutor to the R.S.A. Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia and during that time trained over a hundred teachers. Since 2001 Sean has worked as an academic and currently holds the position of Reader in Child Development & Disability. Sean also holds the position of Research Lead for the Centre for Professional and Educational Research and was previously Deputy Chair of the University College's Ethics Sub-Committee. In addition to this Sean is a consultant to Shapwick School, which is a specialist school for children and young people with dyslexia.
Prior to working at University College Plymouth, St. Mark & St. John, Sean was a Senior Lecturer in Education and Developmental Psychology at Stranmillis University College. Sean has published widely in the field of special education and has presented research papers in many countries, including: Sweden, USA, Crete, Slovenia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania. He has been external examiner to a wide range of Master's Degree programmes in Special Educational Needs and Dyslexia, in three different universities.
Sean is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. More recently, in 2009 Sean was awarded the title of Chartered Scientist by The British Psychological Society in recognition of his status as a scientist.
For fuller details of Sean's C.V. visit: http://www.marjon.ac.uk/aboutmarjon/stafflistandprofiles/name_1514_en.html
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Canadian international merchandise trade, November 2013
Released: 2014-01-07
Canada's merchandise imports edged up 0.1% while exports were unchanged in November. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with the world went from $908 million in October to $940 million in November.
Imports edged up to $40.7 billion, as prices were up 0.1% and volumes remained the same. Increases in imports in most sections were almost offset by large decreases in basic and industrial chemical, plastic and rubber products, as well as in energy products.
Exports were unchanged at $39.8 billion, as prices increased 0.7% while volumes were down 0.7%. Basic and industrial chemical, plastic and rubber products; energy products; industrial machinery, equipment and parts; and consumer goods recorded the largest declines in exports. Motor vehicles and parts had the largest increase.
Imports from the United States grew 2.0% to $27.2 billion, led by higher imports of aircraft. Exports to the United States were up 0.6% to $30.0 billion, with motor vehicles and parts being the main contributor. Consequently, Canada's trade surplus with the United States narrowed from $3.1 billion in October to $2.8 billion in November.
Imports from countries other than the United States fell 3.6% to $13.5 billion. There were widespread declines among the principal trading areas, with the largest occurring for "all other countries" (-4.0%). Exports to countries other than the United States declined 2.0% to $9.8 billion, with the European Union (-6.4%) recording the largest decline. As a result, Canada's trade deficit with countries other than the United States narrowed from $4.0 billion in October to $3.7 billion in November.
Imports edge up
Imports of industrial machinery, equipment and parts rose 8.5% to $3.9 billion in November. Leading the increase were other general-purpose machinery and equipment (+12.4%), and agricultural, lawn and garden machinery and equipment (+28.3%). Overall, volumes were up 7.5%.
Imports of motor vehicles and parts increased 3.4% to $7.4 billion, almost entirely on volumes (+3.3%). Higher imports of passenger cars and light trucks (+5.5%) as well as motor vehicle engines and motor vehicle parts (+4.9%) were the main contributors to the gain.
Imports of aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts grew 17.3% to $1.5 billion. Imports of aircraft increased from $40 million in October to $313 million in November to lead the gains in this section.
Imports of energy products declined 16.3% to $2.9 billion. Imports of crude oil and crude bitumen decreased for a third consecutive month, down 24.9% to $1.5 billion in November on lower volumes and prices.
Imports of basic and industrial chemical, plastic and rubber products fell 16.2% to $3.2 billion. Imports of lubricants and other petroleum refinery products declined $624 million to $353 million in November, after rising by $478 million in October. Overall, volumes fell 19.8%.
Exports flat as price increases offset declines in volumes
Exports of basic and industrial chemical, plastic and rubber products fell 7.0% to $2.8 billion in November, on lower volumes. Lubricants and other petroleum refinery products, as well as basic chemicals were the main contributors to the section's decrease in exports.
Exports of energy products declined 1.6% to $9.3 billion. Crude oil and crude bitumen fell 2.0% to $6.7 billion, a third consecutive decrease after reaching a record high in August 2013. Overall, volumes declined 1.2% and prices were down 0.5%.
Exports of industrial machinery, equipment and parts decreased 4.7% to $2.2 billion, entirely on volumes. The main contributor to this section's decline in exports was other general-purpose machinery and equipment (-11.7%), mainly boilers, tanks and heavy gauge metal containers.
Exports of consumer goods declined 2.2% to $4.4 billion. Pharmaceutical and medicinal products fell $113 million to $559 million in November, after rising by $141 million in October.
Exports of motor vehicles and parts rose 9.6% to $6.0 billion. The increase was led by motor vehicle engines and motor vehicle parts (+23.5%) and passenger cars and light trucks (+6.6%). Overall, volumes were up 8.5%.
Merchandise trade: North American Product Classification– Seasonally adjusted, current dollars
Note to readers
Merchandise trade is one component of Canada's international balance of payments (BOP), which also includes trade in services, investment income, current transfers as well as capital and financial flows.
International merchandise trade data by country are available on both a BOP and a customs basis for the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom. Trade data for all other individual countries are available on a customs basis only. BOP data are derived from customs data by making adjustments for factors such as valuation, coverage, timing and residency. These adjustments are made to conform to the concepts and definitions of the Canadian System of National Accounts.
Data in this release are on a BOP basis, seasonally adjusted and in current dollars. Constant dollars are calculated using the Laspeyres volume formula (2007=100).
For more information on seasonal adjustment, see Seasonal adjustment and identifying economic trends.
In general, merchandise trade data are revised on an ongoing basis for each month of the current year. Current year revisions are reflected in both the customs and BOP based data.
The previous year's customs data are revised with the release of the January and February reference months as well as on a quarterly basis. The previous two years of customs based data are revised annually and are released in February with the December reference month.
The previous year's BOP based data are revised with the release of the January, February and March reference months. Revisions to BOP based data for the previous four years were released in June with the April reference month.
Factors influencing revisions include late receipt of import and export documentation, incorrect information on customs forms, replacement of estimates produced for the energy section with actual figures, changes in classification of merchandise based on more current information, and changes to seasonal adjustment factors.
Revised data are available in the appropriate CANSIM tables.
These data are now available in the Canadian International Merchandise Trade Database (Catalogue number65F0013X). From the Browse by key resource module of our website, choose Publications.
The November 2013 issue of Canadian International Merchandise Trade, Vol. 67, no. 11 (Catalogue number65-001-X), is also now available from the Browse by key resource module of our website under Publications.
Data on Canadian international merchandise trade for December will be released on February 6.
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Super Hobbit
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Short Story by: ElSabioComico
Very short people are called dwarf. But it exists some people even shorter than dwarf who are called hobbit. Size difference is not the only difference between dwarf and hobbit. They are actually very different races. Here's a list of the differences:
- Endurance, both physical and mental.
- Skill craft
- Calculated decency
- Greed
- Insularity
- Cavern-dwelling
- Slow population growth
- Long beards
- Pastoral nature
- Clannish-ness
- Small stature
- Stealth
- Lack of beards
- Hairy feet
- Use of pipe-weed
I won't go further to explain the differences as it's not the focus of this story.
Bilbo was a hobbit with an ordinary life, until he got the unexpected visit of the wizard Gandalf the Grey.
"Can I help you?" Said Bilbo
"Bilbo Baggins, I am looking for someone to share in an adventure." Answered Gandalf
This is how it all began. He was then taken on "An Unexpected Journey" to the Lonely Mountain by a group of dwarves led by Thorin. It was a very dangerous adventure where they had to fight against trolls, orcs and goblins along the way. But the biggest danger was a huge dragon called Smaug. Hopefully for our heroes, they managed to take advantage of "The Desolation of Smaug". Indeed, Smaug was a heavy smoker. He couldn't quit smoking. If the lighter is taken away, the smoker cannot light his cigarette and the problem is solved. But with a dragon it's just impossible to take away the lighter from them, as "THEY ARE" the lighter. And a big dragon like Smaug can light a million cigarettes at a time with a single blow. But Bard the Bowman found a way to make Smaug stop smoking. With the help of a black arrow, he managed with a single shot to turn off the dragon's lighter by making him fall into the Long Lake. Smaug was killed in the act, but I still think he is lucky not to have died from lung cancer. A quick death is much better than a long agony.
On the long and dangerous journey to the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo had to find a way to escape the danger. He was always the smallest, he couldn't run fast, he didn't know how to fight,... And this is what he said when someone handed him a sword:
"I have never used a sword in my life." "I'm not actually sure it is a sword, more of a letter opener really."
He kept the sword during all the adventure, and used it as a letter opener since he came back home, and for the rest of his life.
How did he deal when faced with goblins who tried to kill him so many times? He just disappeared. He had this bad "disappearing habit" every Hobbit has, and let his friends (the dwarves, the wizard and the bowman) fight the enemies. But how the hell did he disappear?! He did it with the help of a ring. Hopefully for him it was not a wedding ring as he is not married. Cause if you put on a wedding ring, you can say goodbye to your independence and own decision-making, as your wife will argue to get her way all the time, and take the decisions in the couple. Do you know some married couples (and not married too) where the man is all the time saying such things as: "Yes darling, of course darling, as you wish darling, what do you want to do darling?, you decide darling I don't mind..." Men should be men, not "little kids" asking their mum (wife) all the time for every decision-making.
This big adventure ended up with a war, a huge battle called "The Battle of the Five Armies". But Bilbo was not sure there were five armies. He only knew how to count on his fingers. Calculators didn't exist yet, and he had no idea about mental calculation. If he had six or seven fingers on a hand, maybe he would have counted six or seven armies. Anyway, during the fight, they all got mixed together and destroyed. The bottom line is not about how many armies, it's about your side winning the battle. And Bilbo side did win the battle, so he could go back home with a good story to tell his nephew Frodo:
"My dear, Frodo, you asked me once if I had told you everything there is to know about my adventures. While I honestly say I have told you the truth, I may not have told you all of it."
There's always a side of the truth you don't want people to know. This is called the "shadow" of the truth. But is the truth still the truth if some parts are missing? I'm not sure about it, but it looks suspicious. And a suspicious truth is a "lie disguised".
When Bilbo came back home it didn't cross his mind to tell a good story. It was Gandalf who suggested him before saying goodbye:
"You'll have a tale or two to tell when you come back." Said Gandalf
"Can you promise that I will come back?" Asked Bilbo
"No, and if you do, you will not be the same." Answered Gandalf
This conversation happened on the way back home, not at the beginning of the journey to the Lonely Mountain. This happened at this exact moment because Bilbo believed the way back home from the Lonely Mountain was much more dangerous than the journey to it. I think he had a distorted and unrealistic perception of the real danger, and "THAT" made him a danger for himself. Hopefully, every time he fell in danger, he disappeared with the help of the ring. This is why he put the ring on his finger all the way back home, and traveled totally invisible, even if he didn't meet any trolls, orcs, goblins or dragons along the way. Not even in his own village of Bag End did they realize he had come home,... until he finally removed the ring from his finger. This ring really made a lord of him,... but not a powerful lord,... an invisible lord. Just like the most invisible lord the universe has ever seen, God himself. There must be a reason why God never took off the ring from his finger; he must feel in danger all the time, just like Bilbo.
"So, goodnight Bilbo. Why did they choose the smallest guy of the story instead of the biggest as the protagonist and hero? Maybe, because courage is to fight and win when you are the weakest. It's what courage is all about, it's not about being the strongest."
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